inherit · continue

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 継 has 13 strokes and expresses relaying, inheriting, or carrying something on.
• Basic usage: 中継 is read ちゅうけい, and 継ぐ is read つぐ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 中継 and 継ぐ
  • 中継 means relay or broadcast.
  • 学校の試合を教室の画面で中継した。 means “We broadcast the school match to classroom screens.”
  • 継ぐ means succeed or inherit.
  • 姉が家業を継ぐことになった。 means “My older sister will take over the family business.”